First Known Use: 14th century
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1fountain
noun foun·tain \ˈfau̇n-tən\
: a device or structure that sends a stream of water into the air in a garden, park, etc.; also : the water that rises from a fountain
: something that rises into the air like a fountain of water
: the source of something
Full Definition of FOUNTAIN
1
: the source from which something proceeds or is supplied
2
: a spring of water issuing from the earth
3
: an artificially produced jet of water; also : the structure from which it rises
4
: a reservoir containing a liquid that can be drawn off as needed
5
: soda fountain 2
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Origin of FOUNTAIN
Middle English, from Anglo-French funtaine, fontaine, from Late Latin fontana, from Latin, feminine of fontanus of a spring, from font-, fons
Related to FOUNTAIN
- Synonyms
- cradle, font, source, fountainhead, origin, root, seedbed, spring, well, wellspring
Rhymes with FOUNTAIN
2fountain
verb
Definition of FOUNTAIN
intransitive verb
: to flow or spout like a fountain
transitive verb
: to cause to flow like a fountain
First Known Use of FOUNTAIN
1903
FOUNTAIN Defined for Kids
fountain
noun foun·tain \ˈfau̇n-tən\
Definition of FOUNTAIN for Kids
1
: an artificial stream or spray of water (as for drinking or ornament) or the device from which it comes
2
: source 1 <He was a fountain of wisdom.>
3
: a spring of water coming from the earth
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